Skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis can be caused by a number of situations, and can create very painful and itchy areas on the skin.
Many prescribed medication can have side effects that may not be real healthy if the medication is used over a long period of time.
Sometimes glaucoma, an eye disease, can result when GCS (short for glucocorticosteroids) treatment is applied topically around the eyes or administered systemically, particularly when people are at high risk for glaucoma.
Nausea and vomiting, can occur with oral GCS therapy.
Patients can minimize these effects by taking their medication with food.
Peptic ulcers also have been shown to occur in patients taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications along with corticosteroids, as well as those with past histories of peptic ulcer disease, smoking, or alcohol use.
My wife and I are the owners of a retail natural health and supplement store, and we frequently see people who come in with fairly advanced skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
Many have already been treated by a doctor with various prescription medication, with no real improvement in their condition.
The use of a good drawing salve, however can achieve wonderful results with these diseases, without any potential for side effects.
Itching is one of the main complaints that a patient usually has with many skin problems.
The application of the salve immediately stops the itching.
Scratching where it itches will further irritate the area and cause increased inflammation and soreness.
We have seen marked improvement by suggesting that the salve be applied just before going to bed at night.
The affected area should be covered or wrapped with a soft cloth or bandage and left in place overnight.
This gives the area a good chance to absorb the salve and promote healing for a long period of time without being disturbed.